Meropenem vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 60,034.5× as often as Meropenem in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 6 in England.
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Meropenem · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meropenem versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meropenem · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Meropenem | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 360,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 88 | 3,966,758 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,674 | £400,436 |
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